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steampunk art

Wooden Steampunk Christmas tree

Wooden steampunk Christmas tree made with recycled jewellery

I am a huge fan of steampunk and never miss an opportunity to combine its industrial beauty with my DIY projects. With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to create something different—a wooden steampunk Christmas tree made from recycled materials. Steampunk is not a style often associated with Christmas, but its metallic colours, gears, and industrial vibe create an amazing contrast with festive décor. By blending woodwork with mixed media assemblage art, I was able to design a tree that is both unusual and stunning, while keeping true to my love of upcycling.

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November 20, 2023 By

Aluminium Can covered Steampunk Mannequin

Aluminium soda Can Steampunk Mannequin “Mistress Metallica”

Recycled art doesn’t get much bolder than this Aluminium Can Steampunk Mannequin: Mistress Metallica. After my first steampunk mannequin fooled people into thinking it was real metal, I set out to build an authentic metallic skin using embossed aluminium cans, pop rivets, and leather accents.

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May 22, 2021 By

Steampunk Nutcracker

DIY Steampunk Nutcracker full front view on wooden base

For this month’s International Bloggers Club (IBC) challenge, the theme was “Felted Fixation.” My interpretation was simple: create something using felt. With Christmas just around the corner, this DIY Steampunk Nutcracker came to life.

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November 22, 2021 By

Old Teapot Upcycled into Steampunk Assemblage Art

Assemblage art is all about taking ordinary or discarded objects and transforming them into layered, imaginative creations. When I found an old teapot at the back of my cupboard—bought at a car boot sale over 20 years ago—I knew it was the perfect base for a new project. Rather than throw it away, I decided to upcycle it into steampunk assemblage art.

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September 25, 2021 By

25 Steampunk Project Ideas

If you’re a fan of science fiction, industrial technology, or vintage aesthetics, you’ll love these 20 steampunk-inspired DIY projects! As a passionate steampunk enthusiast, I’ve found that this creative genre often sneaks its way into many of my designs, whether I’m working on a furniture makeover or a quirky decor piece.

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September 6, 2021 By

Steampunk Christmas Tree

Completed DIY Steampunk Christmas tree displayed on table with decorations

I’ve been steampunk mad all year, so creating this DIY Steampunk Christmas Tree: Upcycled Recycled Mixed Media Holiday Decor was inevitable. A reader’s comment on one of my previous projects—“I hope you make a steampunk Christmas tree!”—sparked the challenge, and I couldn’t resist. In true upcycling fashion, I built the entire structure from recycled cardboard, timber offcuts and found trinkets before giving it a mixed-media, industrial-chic makeover that’s sure to spark conversation this festive season.

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November 23, 2020 By

3D Steampunk Heart

Final 3D steampunk heart Valentine’s display

If you follow my blog, you’ll know that last year I began exploring the wonders of steampunk, and now I’m totally addicted. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, crafting a 3D Steampunk Heart: Cardboard Upcycle DIY for Valentine’s Day seemed like the perfect next project. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through transforming ordinary corrugated cardboard into a mechanical masterpiece layered with mixed‑media embellishments, blending vintage romance with industrial flair to create a show‑stopping decoration or gift that sings steampunk style.

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January 23, 2021 By

Steampunk Prop Camera

Finished steampunk prop camera with metallic highlights on display

DIY Steampunk Prop Camera: Upcycled Cardboard & Mixed Media Magic combines vintage charm with eco-friendly crafting in one eye-catching project. If you’ve ever scrolled through DIY blogs and wished your photography staging looked as striking as theirs, you’re in the right place. I set out to create a steampunk prop camera from everyday recyclables—cardboard, a soda can, and resin charms—and transformed them into a mixed-media masterpiece that will make your photo backdrops pop. Follow along to discover how simple it is to craft your steampunk photography prop and elevate your shot‑styling game.

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November 7, 2020 By

How to Make a Steampunk Hat

Finished steampunk hat with copper highlights and goggles

Yes, you guessed it, I’m back again with another steampunk project, and this time I’m showing you how to create a DIY Mixed Media Steampunk Hat. I’d been hoarding this empty plastic bucket in my shed, waiting for inspiration—and once I realised its potential, a steampunk hat popped into my head. I’ll guide you step by step through adding layered textures, crafting resin gears and rubbing on copper highlights to turn an ordinary bucket into a bold steampunk hat—and then into a show‑stopping lamp.

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September 5, 2020 By

Mixed Media Steampunk Lamp

Completed mixed media steampunk Clock lamp on wooden base in steampunk display

Immerse your spare room in industrial charm with the DIY Mixed Media Steampunk Gauge Clock Lamp. This project blends galvanised pipe fittings, a handcrafted gauge clock and a layered mixed media makeover for a one‑of‑a‑kind lighting feature. Each glance reveals new textures—from thrifted jewellery embellishments to copper‑wax highlights—so you’ll never tire of spotting fresh details. Follow this step‑by‑step guide to build your steampunk lamp using upcycled materials and basic tools.

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June 28, 2020 By